Goodell celebrates Eli Manning's 'indelible imprint' on NFL after retiring

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Eli Manning emerged as one of the most polarizing players of his generation, but commissioner Roger Goodell was far less ambiguous in his assessment — lauding the New York Giants quarterback for his impact across the league, as he's scheduled to retire. Manning will announce his retirement at a press conference Friday, after spending his entire 16-season career with the Giants, upon being selected first overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. New York traded up on draft day in order to acquire Manning and never looked back.

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